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Old Feb 1, 2019, 2:47 pm
  #1411  
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Oxford (&Western Isles )
Programs: BA GGL, CCR; RyanAir MillionMiler :( ;
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Hi, I'm planning to book 2 seats for family LHR- Australia in September and they will be returning about 11 months later. Is there any way to book a return for that far out?

I plan to use Joker plus GUF2 plus Amex241 and they can be reasonably flexible on the date of travel + or - 5 days. Is there any difference in using the BA15 (one flight number two legs) vs two flight numbers?

Thanks
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Old Feb 1, 2019, 2:50 pm
  #1412  
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I thought you could book cabanas anytime from date of booking, and it's only the spa that's limited to 28 days before departure?
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Old Feb 3, 2019, 10:43 pm
  #1413  
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
Posts: 809
Originally Posted by dycc
Please can someone help with the section below from the guide:

"i am wondering whether the reservations up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders is an official policy (and if so where can I find it?) or does it depend on who you speak to on the GGL line?

Thanks!
I had the same problem and I asked the same question further up the thread... It seems like this is not a Ggl treat to pre-book the spa and the wiki wasn't updated.
Cabana I could pre-book within the ccr for an advanced flight. Never tried calling
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Old Feb 4, 2019, 1:07 am
  #1414  
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL For Life: Hilton Diamond: IHG Platinum
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I emailed the GGL line with this specific question a couple of weeks ago and got an email back to say Cabanas can be reserved (didn't ask how far in advance) but advance reservation for the Spa are restricted to Pax travelling in First. Don't know if being GGLFL makes any difference Cabana reservation but it certainly doesn't, per the email I received, make any difference re advanced Spa reservations
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 11:42 am
  #1415  
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BA Gold
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Apologies, I know this question has been asked and answered before, but nothing came up on my advanced search.

How does one check the available fare buckets to gauge the ability to use a joker and GUF into F? Is it just a question of calling BA or is there a way I can check beforehand?
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 11:45 am
  #1416  
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: BCN
Programs: BA GGL, IB, LH, IHG Gold
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Originally Posted by Newly Wed
Apologies, I know this question has been asked and answered before, but nothing came up on my advanced search.

How does one check the available fare buckets to gauge the ability to use a joker and GUF into F? Is it just a question of calling BA or is there a way I can check beforehand?
You can use ExpertFlyer, which is excellent; however, it requires a subscription. There’s also a thread on which you can ask the community to check the loads for a specific flight/date combination.
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 11:54 am
  #1417  
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BA Gold
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Originally Posted by ubiest
You can use ExpertFlyer, which is excellent; however, it requires a subscription. There’s also a thread on which you can ask the community to check the loads for a specific flight/date combination.
Thank you. 5 day trial underway to test it.
So EF shows the following: F8 A5 J9 C9 D9 R9 I8 W9 E5 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S2 N0 Q0 O0 G0
Does that mean that there is A and D availability so I should be able to use a joker on this flight to GUF into CW or F?
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 12:01 pm
  #1418  
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SAV/HHH
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold (current GGL), HH Diamond
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Originally Posted by Newly Wed
Thank you. 5 day trial underway to test it.
So EF shows the following: F8 A5 J9 C9 D9 R9 I8 W9 E5 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S2 N0 Q0 O0 G0
Does that mean that there is A and D availability so I should be able to use a joker on this flight to GUF into CW or F?
Yes, provided another GGL has not applied a joker on the flight.

Also, make sure you are searching EF with a UK point of sale.
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 12:09 pm
  #1419  
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BA Gold
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Originally Posted by skippythelizard

Also, make sure you are searching EF with a UK point of sale.
Thanks. I can't see a way to check / change the POS. Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 7, 2019, 12:19 pm
  #1420  
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
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Posts: 13,240
Originally Posted by Newly Wed
Thanks. I can't see a way to check / change the POS. Any suggestions?
It's on the main Flight Availability Search window. See below.


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Old Feb 7, 2019, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Newly Wed
Thanks. I can't see a way to check / change the POS. Any suggestions?
you can change POS in the search screen



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Old Feb 7, 2019, 12:23 pm
  #1422  
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 677
Got it. Thanks. I needed to click on advanced search to get there. I guess we're off to LA and Hawaii this summer :-)
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Old Feb 13, 2019, 3:49 pm
  #1423  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, GGL, SPG Gold , HHonors Diamond ,Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 567
Question BOS & DXB routes no with no A class fare buckets
Are these routes now unavailable for GGL redemptions as there is no A class available?
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Old Feb 13, 2019, 3:59 pm
  #1424  
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Originally Posted by col747uk
Are these routes now unavailable for GGL redemptions as there is no A class available?
It would seem so unless something changes (which it may do). More information here:

BA removes A class on the BOS and DXB routes
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Old Feb 13, 2019, 10:00 pm
  #1425  
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
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I was told by head of revenue mgm that this is only for internal purposes and will not effect gufs and 'jokers as you call them' . Needs to be verified
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